Αγγλικά

bunny

gb/bˈʌni/ us/bˈʌni/
A2 Αγγλικά
~ 9300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό informal A2 entity
1

small or young rabbit

A small or young rabbit, often seen as cute.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: a/an [adjective] bunny
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use "bunny" in formal writing where "rabbit" is more appropriate. Use "bunny" mainly in friendly, child-focused, or playful situations.
Συνώνυμα
rabbit (More neutral and general; not especially cute or childlike.) | bunny rabbit (Even more childlike and affectionate than just "bunny".)
Αντώνυμα
predator (A general opposite as an animal that hunts, rather than a small prey animal like a bunny.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
cute bunny |baby bunny |pet bunny |wild bunny |bunny rabbit
Θέματα
animals |daily life |nature |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • We saw a little brown bunny hopping across the yard.
  • The kids fed carrots to the bunny at the petting zoo.
  • A bunny darted into the bushes when it heard our footsteps.
  • She drew a cartoon bunny with very long ears.
  • There are often bunnies in this field early in the morning.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • A small bunny is eating the grass.
  • The bunny runs away when it is afraid.
  • My son wants a white bunny as a pet.
  • We saw a bunny under the tree.
  • That bunny has very big ears.
Ουσιαστικό A2 entity
2

toy rabbit made of cloth

A soft toy in the shape of a rabbit, often for children.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: a/an [adjective] bunny
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize from context whether "bunny" means a real animal or a toy. Look for clues like "soft", "stuffed", "toy", or a child holding it to understand this meaning.
Συνώνυμα
stuffed animal (General term for any soft toy animal; not always a rabbit.) | plush toy (More technical or product-focused; does not specify an animal.)
Αντώνυμα
real rabbit (Contrasts a living animal with a toy version.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
stuffed bunny |toy bunny |plush bunny |favorite bunny |bunny doll
Θέματα
toys |children |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • She still sleeps with the bunny her grandmother gave her.
  • The baby grabbed his soft bunny and smiled.
  • He left his favorite bunny on the bus and cried all night.
  • The store window was full of pink and blue bunny toys.
  • Please wash the bunny; it’s covered in food.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The child hugs her bunny in bed.
  • My little brother lost his toy bunny.
  • This bunny is very soft and warm.
  • She got a new bunny for her birthday.
  • He carries his bunny everywhere he goes.
Ουσιαστικό informal B2 entity
3

club waitress in rabbit costume

A woman who works in a club and wears a special outfit with rabbit ears and a tail, especially in Playboy clubs.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: a/an [adjective] bunny
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes think this always means any woman dressed as a rabbit. In many contexts, "Bunny" with a capital "B" refers specifically to women working for Playboy or a similar themed club.
Συνώνυμα
hostess (Focuses on welcoming and entertaining guests; does not suggest the rabbit-style costume.) | cocktail waitress (Focuses on serving drinks and may not imply a specific themed outfit.)
Αντώνυμα
customer (The opposite social role in the club; a person being served instead of serving.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
Playboy Bunny |bunny costume |bunny outfit |club bunny
Θέματα
work |entertainment |arts_entertainment |clothing
Παραδείγματα
  • She used to work as a Bunny in a famous nightclub.
  • The documentary interviewed several former Playboy Bunnies about their experiences.
  • He arrived at the event greeted by Bunnies in classic ears-and-tail costumes.
  • The club hired Bunnies to serve drinks at the VIP tables.
  • Vintage photos showed smiling Bunnies posing with guests.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • She got a job as a Bunny in a big club.
  • Many people know the image of a Playboy Bunny.
  • The Bunnies in the pictures wear ears and small costumes.
  • He took a photo with a Bunny at the party.
  • The club is famous for its Bunnies.
Ουσιαστικό informal B1 entity
4

term of endearment for a person

A cute name you call someone you love, like your boyfriend, girlfriend, or child.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [someone] calls [someone] bunny
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use "bunny" as a pet name with people they do not know well. In English this is usually reserved for very close relationships and can sound strange or too intimate with others.
Συνώνυμα
honey (Very common term of endearment; not specifically cute or animal-like.) | sweetie (Warm and affectionate, often for children or partners, similar emotional tone.)
Αντώνυμα
stranger (You would not normally use such a warm nickname for a stranger.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
my little bunny |sweet bunny |Hey, bunny |Goodnight, bunny
Θέματα
relationships |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • Good morning, bunny, did you sleep well?
  • She kissed her son and whispered, "I love you, my little bunny."
  • He always calls his girlfriend "bunny" when he texts her.
  • Night, bunny, see you tomorrow.
  • Come here, bunny, let me fix your hair.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • She calls her baby "bunny" at home.
  • He says, "I miss you, bunny" in his message.
  • Goodnight, my little bunny, sleep well.
  • Some couples use "bunny" as a cute name.
  • I do not call my boss "bunny"; it is too informal.
Ουσιαστικό slang B2 entity
5

attractive young woman at a scene

A young woman who often stays at a place like a ski area or beach mainly to have fun and look good, not to be very serious about the sport.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [modifier] bunny
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think this always has a positive, cute meaning. In many contexts, calling someone a "bunny" like this can sound sexist or dismissive, suggesting she is there to look pretty rather than to be serious.
Συνώνυμα
groupie (Suggests a fan who follows musicians or celebrities, not usually connected with sports places like ski resorts or beaches.) | scene girl (Focuses on a young woman who is part of a social scene; does not specifically suggest sports or locations.)
Αντώνυμα
serious athlete (Focuses on skill and training, in contrast with a "bunny" who is seen as more social than serious.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
ski bunny |snow bunny |beach bunny |bunny girls
Θέματα
people |leisure |relationships |travel |daily_life
Παραδείγματα
  • He joked that he preferred being a ski bunny to actually learning how to ski.
  • The resort is full of snow bunnies in designer outfits.
  • In the film, she plays a beach bunny who hangs out with surfers all day.
  • The magazine ran a story on so-called "bunnies" who follow the racing circuit.
  • She hates being called a bunny because she takes the sport very seriously.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The movie shows many beach bunnies on the sand.
  • People call her a ski bunny because she goes to the resort just to have fun.
  • He is not a snow bunny; he really trains hard on the mountain.
  • Some women do not like the word "bunny" because it sounds like they are not serious.
  • She says she is a runner, not a running bunny.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
bunny
IPA
GB/bˈʌni/
US/bˈʌni/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
bunny (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (bunny)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: bunny
  • Plural: bunnies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
bunnies noun
Core family
rabbit noun A1
Related words
hare noun B1
Εκφράσεις

beach bunny

1
/bˈit͡ʃ bˈʌni/
fixed phrase slang

attractive woman who hangs out at the beach

A young woman who spends a lot of time at the beach to relax, sunbathe, and be social, not usually to do serious water sports.

Παραδείγματα
  • The movie shows a group of beach bunnies following the surfers around.
  • He used to be a lifeguard and remembers all the beach bunnies from those summers.

bunny ears

1
/bˈʌni ˈɪɹz/
fixed phrase informal

finger ears in photos

A joke in photos where you hold up two fingers behind someone’s head so it looks like they have rabbit ears.

Παραδείγματα
  • The kids made bunny ears behind their dad in the family photo.
  • He ruined the formal picture by giving his friend bunny ears.

bunny rabbit

1
/bˈʌni ɹˈæbɪt/
fixed phrase informal

childlike word for small rabbit

A very cute, childlike way to say "small rabbit."

Παραδείγματα
  • Look at the little bunny rabbit in the garden!
  • She read a story about a bunny rabbit that lost its tail.

Easter Bunny

1
/ˈistɚ bˈʌni/
fixed phrase

mythical rabbit of Easter

An imaginary rabbit that brings eggs, candy, or small gifts to children at Easter.

Παραδείγματα
  • The children left a carrot out for the Easter Bunny.
  • Do you still remember when you stopped believing in the Easter Bunny?
  • Shops are full of chocolate eggs and Easter Bunny decorations in spring.

Playboy Bunny

1
/plˈeɪbˌɔɪ bˈʌni/
fixed phrase informal

Playboy club hostess or model

A woman who works or models for Playboy and wears a special outfit with rabbit ears and a tail.

Παραδείγματα
  • She worked as a Playboy Bunny in the 1970s.
  • The documentary followed the lives of former Playboy Bunnies.
  • Old posters showed Playboy Bunnies posing with celebrities.

ski bunny

1
/skˈi bˈʌni/
fixed phrase slang

attractive woman at ski areas

A young woman who often goes to ski areas mainly to have fun and be social, not to be a serious skier.

Παραδείγματα
  • He called himself a ski bunny because he liked the parties more than the skiing.
  • The article criticized the stereotype of the ski bunny who only cares about fashion.

snow bunny

1
/snˈoʊ bˈʌni/
fixed phrase slang

attractive woman at ski resorts

A young woman who spends a lot of time at ski places to have fun and look stylish, not to ski seriously.

Παραδείγματα
  • The lodge was full of snow bunnies in colorful jackets.
  • He joked that he was just a snow bunny because he spent more time in the bar than on the slopes.

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